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Student media restructuring leads to the elimination of nine University positions

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | April 3

Nine student media employees were unaware of what was about to happen when they walked through the doors of the Office of Student Affairs March 19. Elizabeth Stone, communications specialist for the Office of the Vice President, and Bobby Woodard, vice president of Student Affairs, restructured the student media program and will lay off nine people from their jobs, some of whom have been working for the University for more than a decade, starting May 15.

Alpha Xi Delta lights it up blue

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | April 3

The Zeta Xi chapter of Alpha Xi Delta held its “Shine On” event April 2 to raise autism awareness. The event consisted of guitar music and, free pizza and two speakers.

Auburn alumnus shares journey to success as novelist

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | April 2

Auburn alumni Ace Atkins shared his journey from newspaper reporter to bestselling crime novelist as this year’s speaker in the Graduate School’s seventh annual New Horizons Lecture in the Foy Ballroom on Thursday, April 2. In his lecture, “From Notebook to New York Times Bestseller: The Journey of a Novelist,” Atkins focused on his time at Auburn and the chain of events that led him to become the author of 17 crime novels.

Researcher predicts water scarceness

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | April 2

Auburn University assistant professor Shufen “Susan” Pan has conducted research on global climate change that suggests there may be water scarcity in more than half of the world’s land area by the end of the 21st century. Pan is one of the researchers for Auburn’s International Center for Climate and Global Change research, which has been recognized by the White House for its contributions to the U.S.

STDCheck.com ranks Auburn with top five highest STD rates

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | April 2

During the first week of March, STDcheck.com released a blog stating Auburn University and the University of Alabama are among the top five colleges with the highest sexually transmitted disease rates. The article did not provide statistics specific to Auburn University or the University of Alabama or attribute from what source the rates originated.

A day in the life of a firefighter

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | April 2

A call crackled out over the radio at 2:35 p.m. and four firefighters at Fire Station 1 on East Magnolia Avenue were on alert.

Local chef offers home-cooked meals to order

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | April 2

Yum Yum’s, which opened in December 2014, is a food specialty shop that provides customers with home-cooked meals they can request and pick up in the same day. Tod Bottcher, chef and owner of Yum Yum’s, has been in the food business for more than 25 years.

UPDATE: University approves campus-wide Humans vs Zombies game

By Jordan Hays | Copy Editor | April 2

Auburn University quarantined a zombie infestation in the 2013-14 academic year. Despite qualms with the University, Ralph Brown Draughon Library will host its sixth Humans vs.

UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lee County canceled

By Staff Report | April 1

The National Weather Service has issued at Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lee County and much of Central Alabama and Georgia until 7 p.m.

South Donahue dorm burglaries

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | April 1

As students returned home from spring break, residents in the South Donahue Residence Hall discovered several of their valuables missing. According to the Auburn Police Division news release, “assorted electronic devices, video game consoles and jewelry” were reported stolen March 29.

How the University cracks down on unlicensed gear

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | April 1

“If you don’t bleed orange and blue take your b**** a** home.” That’s what one unlicensed T-shirts in the Office of Trademark Management and Licensing reads.

Construction to begin at Toomer’s Corner intersection after A-Day

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | April 1

While the new trees were planted February 14, there will soon be more changes to Toomer’s Corner. According to Jeff Ramsey, the public works director and city engineer for the City of Auburn, construction will start Monday, April 20.

City teams up with Save Our Saugahatchee group to monitor creeks

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | April 1

The Water Resource Management Department has partnered with the Save Our Saugahatchee and the Alabama Water Watch to improve the water quality of local creeks.

Professor awarded for faculty outreach

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | April 1

Allen Landers, physics professor in the College of Science and Mathematics, was the 2014 recipient of the Auburn University Award for Excellence in Faculty Outreach. James Hanson, professor and chair of the physics department, nominated Landers for the award. “We look at what professors are supposed to do, and he does it all and does it extremely well,” Hanson said.

Crime reports from March 23 to March 29

By News Staff | March 31

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from March 23-29: March 23: -Second-degree burglary was reported at the 800 block of W.

SGA approves money for organizations programming

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | March 31

The SGA’s Monday, March 30 meeting saw new orders of business in the form of a program expansion fund and the confirmation of the student senate chairpersons. India Way, senator for the College of Business, proposed a bill in the form of a program expansion fund.

South Donahue Residence Hall burglarized during spring break

By Staff Report | March 30

Residents of South Donahue Residence Hall returning from spring break came back to campus to discover their rooms had been burglarized.

Public Safety reports phone call threat

By Staff Report | March 29

Public Safety sent out an email at approximately 9:13 p.m. stating it received an anonymous call that could have been taken as a threat to the University. Public Safety also stated in the email the threat does not appear to be credible, but students may see an increased police presence tonight. Auburn Police Division will send officers to patrol the campus.  "We are sending this email to ask that each of you be vigilant and report anything suspicious to Auburn Police at (334) 501-3100 or dial 911," stated the email. Updates to follow.